Democratic Republic of Russia (DRR)

A New Eastern Front in the Cold War

Foundation and Context (1944):

The Democratic Republic of Russia was established by the United States and Western Allies in 1944 along the Russian Far East, following the defeat of Imperial Japan. With the Soviet Union dismantled by the Axis, the U.S. moved quickly to secure the Pacific coast and formed a pro-Western puppet state centered around Vladivostok, Khabarovsk, and the Sea of Japan.

Government and Society:

Officially a parliamentary democracy, the DRR functions under strong U.S. political and military influence. Its leadership consists of anti-Soviet exiles, former Red Army officers, and liberal technocrats trained in the West.

• Current President: Viktor Alekseyev (former anti-communist general)
• Political system: Limited multi-party democracy under U.S. oversight
• Military presence: U.S. Air Force bases and military advisors in Vladivostok and Petropavlovsk

Geopolitical Neighbors:

The DRR is surrounded by rival and hostile states, making it a strategic enclave in the postwar balance of power:

• North and West: The Socialist Union of Siveria, a hardline communist successor state formed from Soviet remnants in central Siberia
• South: The People's Republic of China, which views the DRR as a Western foothold and a threat to regional stability
• Southwest: The Republic of Korea, a close U.S. ally and trading partner

Current Situation (1946):

The DRR is portrayed by the West as “the true free heart of Russia”, while Germany and its allies dismiss it as a fabricated puppet regime. Despite ongoing border tensions, insurgent threats, and communist sabotage efforts, the state remains intact—largely due to continuous American military and economic support.